minimize

[min-uh-mahyz] / ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /

VERB

make smaller; underrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail decrease diminish downplay lessen play down reduce trivialize underestimate

STRONG

abbreviate attenuate belittle cheapen decry deprecate depreciate derogate detract discount disparage dwarf knock miniaturize pan pooh-pooh prune shrink underplay

WEAK

cut down to size knock down make light of make little of poor-mouth put down run down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong raise strengthen

STRONG

approve build up commend compliment exalt laud praise

WEAK

maximize overestimate overrate

Example Sentences

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“Not all airlines were able to take on a challenging environment and minimize downside to estimates, but Delta and United managed the best, while others struggled,” Cunningham said in a note last week.

From MarketWatch

Developers often do what they can to speed up the process, so that they realize a profit faster, and minimize their losses during the rezoning process.

From Los Angeles Times

During the season, most coaches prefer that their passers not take hits away from games, to minimize the risk of injury.

From The Wall Street Journal

This process targets tumor tissue while minimizing harm to nearby healthy cells.

From Science Daily

He is careful not to risk lifting more than he can handle, minimizing bodily wear-and-tear that might compromise his ability to do the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

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